I’m not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria – Peter Obi replies Gov. Okpebholo

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has reacted to comments made by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, that he must seek clearance before visiting Edo state. 

Responding, Obi stated that he is not afraid of visiting any part of Nigeria.

He made the statement in Onitsha while presenting a ₦50 million cheque to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), for infrastructural development.

The donation, made alongside other CKC Old Boys, is aimed at enhancing the institution's educational facilities.

CKC, founded in 1932, boasts notable alumni, including Dr. Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, and former Anambra governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano.

Obi emphasized that his visits to various states are focused on supporting initiatives that promote national development, such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.

Speaking at the event, Obi said:

“I am not afraid of visiting any state in Nigeria, particularly when the purpose is to support causes that contribute to nation-building, such as education, health, and poverty alleviation.”

He expressed disappointment that his recent visit to Benin was politicized, clarifying that the trip was aimed solely at supporting healthcare efforts in the state.

“I went to Benin to invest in a better life for the people. If they have good doctors and nurses, life will be better for them. What I expect the governor to do is to complement efforts aimed at improving society,” he said.

Shock as nursing mother allegedly m8rders her two children in Enugu

A woman identified as Chidinma Arinze, has allegedly m8rdered her two children in Enugu State.

The children, a four-year-old girl and her three-month-old baby brother, were found d3ad by neighbours on Monday, July 21, 2025.

According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspect reportedly committed the act at her residence, No. 47 Unity Road, Trans Ekulu, in what police sources describe as one of the most disturbing domestic incidents in recent memory. 

Police sources disclosed that the tragic event unfolded at about 9:00 a.m. when the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Trans Ekulu received a distress call. 

Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. On arrival, the operatives met the lifeless bodies of Esther Arinze, aged 4, and Chibusoma Arinze, aged 3 months. 

Both victims reportedly bore marks of violence, suspected to have been inflicted with a sharp object. 

The scene was cordoned off, and forensic photographs were taken before the suspect was taken into custody. 

The children’s remains were evacuated to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUT), Parklane, where they were certified dead by a medical officer. Their bodies have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. 

The suspect, their mother, was arrested at the scene without resistance. 

Preliminary investigation is currently ongoing at the Trans Ekulu Division, while the case is being prepared for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a more discreet and comprehensive probe. 

While police have not disclosed a motive, early speculation from community members points to a possible case of postpartum mental health crisis, though this remains unconfirmed. 

“This is not something we’ve seen before in our area,” said one resident, who asked not to be named. “She was quiet, kept to herself. No one suspected she was struggling with anything.” 

The Enugu State Police Command assured the public that justice would be pursued with thoroughness and sensitivity. 

“We understand the emotional weight of this case,” a senior police official said. “Investigators are looking at every angle, including psychological evaluation of the suspect.” 

Meanwhile, the Trans Ekulu community remains in mourning, stunned by a crime that unfolded behind closed doors in one of its homes.

“We are devastated,” said a neighbour. “Two innocent lives gone, and a mother behind bars. No one wins in this situation."

Suspected terrorists attack immigration outpost in Niger State, k!ll officer and set his body ablaze

A Superintendent of the Nigeria Immigration Service, simply identified as Suleiman, was k!lled by gunmen suspected to be ISWAP terrorists at a service outpost in Lumma Sanke, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

The officer lost his life on Saturday evening, July 19, 2025 when terrorists in large numbers attacked the immigration service outpost on the Babanna-Wawa road. 

According to a Daily Trust report published on Tuesday, the terrorists k!lled the officer and set his body ablaze along with their carbine.

Sources said a border patrol checkpoint manned by mobile policemen at Luma Ba’are in the same area was also attacked, but it could not be confirmed if there were any casualties.

Patrol vehicles, motorcycles, and private vehicles belonging to police officers were reportedly burnt during the attack

Residents told the publication that the attacks on the two locations were carried out simultaneously within a short time interval. 

It was gathered that another immigration personnel, identified as Ahmed, has been missing since the incident. 

Insiders in the Immigration Service confirmed the attack to the publication.

“The outpost is called Luma Immigration Service Patrol Outpost and is located on Babanna-Wawa road. When the terrorists carried out the attack, Officer Suleiman was k!lled, and his body was set ablaze. Another personnel, Ahmed, has not been seen, and there is no information about him yet," one of the source said. 

Another source added, “The attacks were carried out at the Nigeria Immigration Outpost, Luma-Sanke, and the Mopol Checkpoint at Luma-Ba’are, Borgu, Niger State. This is becoming unbearable. Terrorists are having a field day in the area."